How far is Fresno, CA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 1480 miles / 2382 kilometers / 1286 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Fresno (FAT) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 46 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Fresno
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Fresno. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1480.211 miles
- 2382.169 kilometers
- 1286.268 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1477.754 miles
- 2378.214 kilometers
- 1284.133 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Houston to Fresno?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Fresno?
The time difference between Houston and Fresno is 2 hours. Fresno is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
On average, flying from Houston to Fresno generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Fresno
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W |